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‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team took care of business quickly against an overmatched opponent on Wednesday. The third-ranked Hawks traveled to Marshalltown for a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader and routed the Bobcats twice, posting a 12-0 victory in five innings and a 17-2 win in four innings. "We're just competing every game," said Ankeny catcher Tamden … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep

‘I just smiled from ear to ear’: Brecht named Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year

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Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht woke up on Tuesday to a text message from his head coach, Joe Balvanz. "It said 'Congrats' and I opened it, and it was a link to the Gatorade POY," Brecht said. "I just smiled from ear to ear and was super honored to have been chosen. I thanked God and then got ready for practice." Brecht, a senior pitcher and … [Read more...] about ‘I just smiled from ear to ear’: Brecht named Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year

Hawks sweep Centennial again, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

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Even though Brody Brecht didn't take the mound on Monday night, the Ankeny baseball team still had more than enough talented arms to wrap up the CIML Iowa Conference championship. Weston Fulk tossed a one-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the third-ranked Hawks rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in six innings in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep Centennial again, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

Hawks roll past Bettendorf, reach double digits in runs for 12th time this season

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When the Ankeny baseball team scores 10 or more runs, the Hawks are virtually unbeatable. Fourth-ranked Ankeny pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 12-4 victory over Bettendorf in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday at Valley. The game was moved from Ankeny due to rain, which later wiped out another game against Sioux City Heelan. The Hawks (19-6) … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past Bettendorf, reach double digits in runs for 12th time this season

Ankeny placed in Class 4A Substate 1, while Centennial is in Substate 7

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The Class 4A substate baseball assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (18-6) has been placed in Substate 1 along with Des Moines North (0-22), Sioux City East (22-4), Sioux City North (7-21), Sioux City West (10-13) and Valley (12-12). The Hawks, who placed second in Class 4A a year ago, are … [Read more...] about Ankeny placed in Class 4A Substate 1, while Centennial is in Substate 7

‘It’s fun to watch these guys’: Fulk, Brecht lead No. 4 Hawks to another sweep

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Brody Brecht has been grabbing most of the headlines this season for the Ankeny baseball team. The rest of the Hawks are pretty good, too. Brecht had another brilliant performance on the mound, Weston Fulk blasted three home runs and fourth-ranked Ankeny rolled to another doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Fort Dodge. The Hawks posted a 19-8 victory in … [Read more...] about ‘It’s fun to watch these guys’: Fulk, Brecht lead No. 4 Hawks to another sweep

Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title

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The Ankeny baseball team is considered one of the top contenders to win the Class 4A state championship. Following Monday's doubleheader against visiting Mason City, the fourth-ranked Hawks are a virtual lock to capture the CIML Iowa Conference crown. Ankeny rolled to a pair of run-rule victories over the Mohawks, posting a 14-1 win in five innings and … [Read more...] about Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball

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Senior third baseman and catcher Colin Riggs has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 14-6 record. Riggs has played in all 20 games, starting 18 times. He is batting .351 with two home runs, three doubles and 14 RBIs. Here is some inside info on Riggs: How is the season going thus far? The season is going pretty well. We have had our … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball

‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk

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Ankeny's Brody Brecht continues to thrive under pressure. Overcoming triple-digit temperatures and the distraction of more than a dozen scouts from MLB, Brecht pitched another gem on Thursday at Southeast Polk, allowing just one unearned run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings and recording 11 strikeouts as the fifth-ranked Hawks salvaged a split of a … [Read more...] about ‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)

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Nobody has been more associated with the Ankeny baseball program than Mel Murken. Murken coached the Hawks for 32 years and racked up 620 victories at the school. He's a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1992, Murken guided Ankeny to the first state championship in school history. Two of the stars on that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)

Fulk fans 14 in opener, then homers in nightcap as Hawks sweep Ames

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Ankeny pitcher Weston Fulk didn't realize how many strikeouts he had until he left the first game of Wednesday's baseball doubleheader at Ames with two outs in the fifth inning. "When I got done throwing, I was thinking about my start and then that was when I realized that no one put the ball in play for an out," said Fulk. "It’s cool to have every … [Read more...] about Fulk fans 14 in opener, then homers in nightcap as Hawks sweep Ames

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (2nd team)

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Earlier this week, Ankeny Fanatic announced the first of three teams that comprise the all-time Ankeny baseball team--the 12 players on the third team. Today, we are announcing the second team. The first team will be unveiled by the end of the week. Ankeny Centennial coach Mark Hey coached several of the players on the second team during his tenure as … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (2nd team)

With Brecht out of the lineup, Bauer drives in 10 runs in Hawks’ sweep

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For many reasons, Brody Brecht is probably the most valuable player on the Ankeny baseball team. On Monday, the fifth-ranked Hawks did just fine without him. Brecht sat out after having a wisdom tooth removed as Ankeny rolled to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Marshalltown. The Hawks posted an 11-0 victory in five innings in the opener, then romped … [Read more...] about With Brecht out of the lineup, Bauer drives in 10 runs in Hawks’ sweep

CIML Iowa Conference baseball, softball standings

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It was a night of sweeps in the CIML Iowa Conference as all six baseball and softball doubleheaders resulted in sweeps on Monday. The fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team extended its winning streak to eight games with a pair of lopsided wins over visiting Marshalltown. The Hawks posted an 11-0 victory in five innings, then completed the sweep with a 15-0 … [Read more...] about CIML Iowa Conference baseball, softball standings

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (3rd team)

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Ankeny Fanatic has already announced its all-time Ankeny teams in 15 different sports. If you missed any of them, you can search the website for "all-time teams" and catch up on the sports that we've already featured. Now, it's time to focus on the Boys of Summer. The city of Ankeny has a rich tradition in baseball. Ankeny High School has won two … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (3rd team)

‘Flame-thrower’ Brecht tosses gem to complete Hawks’ sweep over rival

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Brody Brecht and the Ankeny baseball team are on a roll. That's a scary thought for the rest of Class 4A. Brecht tossed a two-hitter and had 13 strikeouts as the eighth-ranked Hawks posted a 7-0 victory to complete a sweep of Wednesday's CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial. Ankeny also won the opener, 4-2. "We had a tough opening … [Read more...] about ‘Flame-thrower’ Brecht tosses gem to complete Hawks’ sweep over rival

‘I think now we’ve got our bats going’: Hawks pound out 34 hits in sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team is starting to look like the top-ranked squad in Class 4A. The Hawks, who dropped from No. 1 to No. 8 in the rankings after splitting their first 10 games of the season, scored 29 runs on 34 hits while sweeping a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge on Monday. They rolled to 14-4 and 15-2 victories--both … [Read more...] about ‘I think now we’ve got our bats going’: Hawks pound out 34 hits in sweep